Table 3 Microorganisms detected in samples and associated clinical factors
Microorganism (-) (n, %) | Any Microorganism (+) (n, %) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
M. genitalium (n:6) | M. hominis (n:8) | U. urealyticum (n:18) | U. parvum (n:14) | N. gonorrhoeae (n:9) | ||
Age 18–25 26–34 35–44 >44 | 15 (28.3) 12 (22.6) 15 (28.3) 11 (20.8) | 2 (33.3) 4 (66.6) - - | 3 (37.5) 2(25.0) 1 (12.5) 2 (25.0) | 6 (33.3) 7 (38.9) 2 (11.1) 3 (16.7) | 3 (21.4) 7 (50.0) 3 (21.4) 1 (7.1) | 4 (44.4) 3 (33.3) 2(22.2) - |
Age at first sexual intercourse ≤25 Years >25 Years | 51 (94.4) 3 (5.6) | 6 (100) - | 8 (100) - | 17 (100) - | 11 (78.6) 3 (21.4) | 8 (100) |
Frequency of sexual intercourse Daily 3–4 times week Once a week Less than once a week | 3 (5.6) 16 (29.6) 16 (29.6) 19 (35.2) | - 2 (33.3) 3 (50) 1 (16.7) | - 2 (28.6) 3 (42.8) 2 (28.6) | - 3 (17.6) 6 (35.3) 8 (47.1) | - - 7 (58.3) 5 (41.7) | - 3 (37.5) 5 (62.5) - |
Number of partners in the last 12 months ≤3 >3 | 42 (79.2) 11 (20.8) | 2 (33.3) 4 (66.7)* | 6 (75) 2 (25) | 10 (58.8) 7 (41.2) | 7 (53.9) 6 (46.1) | 3 (37.5) 5 (62.5)* |
Sexual intercourse in the last 6 months | 47 (87.1) | 6 (100) | 8 (100) | 16 (88.9) | 14 (100) | 8 (88.9) |
A new sexual partner in the last 3 months | 23 (42.6) | 5 (83.3) | 6 (75) | 12 (66.7) | 10 (71.4) | 7 (77.9) |
History of previously diagnosed HIV or other STD | 7 (13) | 1 (16.7) | - | 3 (16.7) | 1 (7.1) | 1 (11.1) |
A history of previous illnesses such as gonorrhea or genital discharge or warts | 21 (38.9) | 1 (16.7) | 2 (25) | 7 (38.9) | 6 (42.9) | 5 (55.6) |
Sexual intercourse with someone who has the above complaints | 7 (13.5) | - | 2 (28.6) | 2 (11.1) | 1 (7.1) | 1 (11.1) |
Sexual intercourse with a sex worker | 17 (31.5) | 1 (16.7) | 4 (50) | 7 (38.9) | 5 (35.7) | 2 (22.2) |
Use of condoms during sexual intercourse | 22 (41.5) | 2 (33.3) | 2 (28.6) | 9 (56.3) | 5 (38.5) | 1 (12.5) |
Genital discharge | 23 (42.6) | 5 (83.3) | 4 (50) | 13 (72.2)* | 7 (50) | 9 (100)* |
Genital itching | 23 (42.6) | 3 (50) | 5 (71.4) | 9 (53) | 8 (57.1) | 8 (88.9)* |
Pain and discomfort during sexual intercourse | 12 (23.1) | 2 (33.3) | 2 (25) | 8 (47.1) | 6 (42.9) | 5 (62.5)* |
Pain and discomfort during urinating | 36 (66.7) | 3 (50) | 6 (75) | 14 (77.8) | 13 (92.9) | 8 (88.9) |
Pain and discomfort in your hip area | 12 (22.2) | 1 (16.7) | 1 (12.5) | 3 (16.7) | 2 (14.2) | 2 (22.2) |
Testicular pain | 23 (42.6) | 2 (33.3) | 3 (37.5) | 8 (44.4) | 4 (28.5) | 4 (44.4) |
Swelling in the testicles | 6 (11.3) | 2 (33.3) | 1 (12.5) | 2 (11.1) | 1 (7.1) | 2 (22.2) |
Redness on penis/testicles | 13 (24.1) | 1 (16.7) | 2 (25) | 7 (38.9) | 4 (28.5) | 4 (44.4) |